Births
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Hernandez of Lubbock, a son weighing 6 pounds, 15 ounces at 10:48 a.m. Feb, 22 at University Medical Center.

Laser-guided robot designed to react more like humans
ATLANTA - The El-E robot looks like something you'd see in a Hollywood sci-fi flick: It's got two lenses spaced together just like eyes and a slender 51/2-foot-tall body. It spurts out wacky catch phrases when it accomplishes its goals.

Three local firms collect LEDA incentives
The Lubbock Economic Development Alliance approved incentive packages Monday totaling $172,000 - all aimed at assisting three local companies in their expansion efforts.

Oil's situation may prevent state cutbacks
AUSTIN - The Texas economy has so far bucked the increasingly dire national downturn, largely because of the thriving oil and gas industry and healthy employment rates.

The 40-70 Rule: study shows time to get seniors, families talking is now
A neighbor calls to say that your 79-year-old father sideswiped a parked vehicle and nearly hit a light pole. Was it an isolated slip-up or a sign that it's time for your dad to give up his keys? More importantly, how do you begin the discussion about such a potentially volatile subject?

Homestead Home Health active in community, promotes prevention
The mission of Homestead Health Care Services is to provide exceptional health care and support through quality service. Homestead believes firmly in delivering patient-centered care when and where it is needed. Members of the staff get to know each patient and their family and can help them find answers to the various care needs.

Brother John's: same wonderful shop, under new ownership
For many years, Brother John's, located in the Redbud Center at 13th Street and Slide Road, has been providing Lubbock's religious community with items that help in developing and celebrating the Catholic faith and other faiths. This year Brother John's is celebrating their one year anniversary under new ownership.

Great first experience leads couple to call DreamMaker for second job
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen established their solid reputation through bath and kitchen remodels 30 years ago. Local franchise owner Steven Betts has helped maintain that reputation by providing his clients throughout West Texas and the Texas Panhandle with exceptional work and extending them professional courtesy.

Reverse mortgages, making your retirement years more enjoyable
A reverse mortgage may be the answer to your financial needs. A reverse mortgage enables senior homeowners, 62 years and older, the opportunity to convert a part of the equity in their home into tax free income* without having to sell the home, give up title or take on a new monthly mortgage payment. As there are no restrictions on the use of funds, the process can be used to improve the quality of life and make your retirement years more enjoyable.

Don't move; improve! Call Fred Henry to turn your house into your dream home
Fred Henry Construction, Inc. (FHC) is a full service remodeler with more than 26 years of dedicated service in Lubbock and West Texas. FHC is a locally owned and operated business, with more than 40 years' experience in the remodeling industry. Fred Henry began the business in 1981 as a one-man operation and has since expanded to a staff of 12 full-time employees and eight fully-equipped vehicles.

Has your Medicare supplement rate increased? Call Ron Haley Insurance
Nationally, one-third of all nursing home expenses are paid out-of-pocket by individuals and their families, and about half are paid by state Medicaid programs. Long-term care expenses are generally not paid for by Medicare, Medicare supplement insurance, or the major medical health insurance provided by most employers.

Freshmen could be gone soon
INDIANAPOLIS - Michael Beasley and O.J. Mayo have no intention of playing for one-and-done teams in the NCAA tournament.

Crime crusader's hypocrisy exposedTHERE WAS MORE than a little irony when New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace last week after getting caught in a prostitution scandal that shattered his corruption-fighting, straight-arrow image. Spitzer, a first-term Democrat, built his political reputation on rooting out government corruption and cracking down on prostitution. His hard-charging ways earned him the nickname "Sheriff of Wall Street." Time magazine named him "Crusader of the Year," and the tabloids proclaimed him "Eliot Ness."

Texas Tech Law School continuing to excelAMONG THE MANY good things happening in Lubbock and at Texas Tech is the steady stream of outstanding accomplishments coming from the Texas Tech University School of Law.

Crime crusader's hypocrisy exposedTHERE WAS MORE than a little irony when New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer resigned in disgrace last week after getting caught in a prostitution scandal that shattered his corruption-fighting, straight-arrow image. Spitzer, a first-term Democrat, built his political reputation on rooting out government corruption and cracking down on prostitution. His hard-charging ways earned him the nickname "Sheriff of Wall Street." Time magazine named him "Crusader of the Year," and the tabloids proclaimed him "Eliot Ness."

Getting older doesn't necessarily change political views, study says
It's popular wisdom that people become more rigid in their thinking, more politically and socially conservative as they age. You may even be able to cite a few examples from your own experience. But it's time to update that truism, according to a study in the American Sociological Review.

Baker's bat cooks up win for Lake View
John David Baker went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and four RBIs, and San Angelo Lake View had a trio of big innings en route to a 13-6 victory over Lubbock Christian High on Monday in a high school baseball game at Eagle Field.

Correction
In the boys All-District 4-4A team in Sunday's edition, some names were inadvertently left out. Frenship's Kyler Pool and Plainview's Tramaine Miller were named Co-Offensive Players of the year. Jamal Stewart from Estacado and Brandon Borum from Plainview were named Co-Defensive Players of the Year. Also Jaymes Montague from Frenship's name was spelled incorrectly.

Road construction
 Marsha Sharp Freeway - The Texas Department of Transportation will detour traffic at the Marsha Sharp Freeway and 19th Street to finish the freeway's main lanes. Traffic from both highways will be shifted south for the week. Then traffic will be routed onto the new westbound 19th Street bridge. Work should be done by March 24.

Road construction
 Marsha Sharp Freeway - The Texas Department of Transportation will detour traffic at the Marsha Sharp Freeway and 19th Street to finish the freeway's main lanes. Traffic from both highways will be shifted south for the week. Then traffic will be routed onto the new westbound 19th Street bridge. Work should be done by March 24.

Mary Richardson
Celebration of Life Services will be held for Mary Richardson, 80, of Lubbock, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with Father Mercado and Deacon Benny Brito officiating.

Eugene Dugan Tutle
Services for Eugene "Dugan" Tutle, 76 of Lamesa will be held on Tuesday March 18, 2008 at 10 a.m. at the Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Rush Coffman and Rev. Clifton Igo officiating. Burial will be Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Branon Funeral Home.

Charles Justus Lane, Sr.
Charles Justus Lane, Sr., age 75, passed into the arms of his Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2008 from complications of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Born on March 2, 1933 in Rising Star, Texas to Roy Lane Sr. and Ernestine Lane, he was the second of eleven children. He graduated from Texas Tech University in 1955. Mr. Lane was a buyer at Furr's, Inc. for 29 years and at Minyard Food Stores in the Dallas area for 19 years.

Death noticesAnnie Goodwin Cargile Elder, 98, of Farwell died March 16, 2008. Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church, Farwell. Ellis Funeral Home of Muleshoe.

Bill Love Jr.
Services for Bill Love Jr., 80, of Midway, will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church with Garland Stueart officiating. Burial will follow at Lamesa Memorial Park under the direction of Branon Funeral Home.

LaVerne McCleskey
LaVerne McCleskey, lifelong resident of Grassland, Texas, departed this life on Saturday, March 15, 2008, at the age of 87 years. She was born on July 19, 1920 to John Clifton and Mary Ola Allen in Gouldbusk, Texas. LaVerne graduated from Tahoka High School in 1938. She married her husband, Curtis Osborne (Hoalie) McCleskey on June 29, 1939. He preceded her in death on Dec. 29, 1996. She was a homemaker. Ms. McCleskey was a member of the Grassland Church of the Nazarene serving on various committees, Grassland Hobby Club, and the Grassland Community Center.

Darrel Dean Nix
Services celebrating the life of Darrel Dean Nix, born Aug. 16, 1934, in Gilmer, will be 3 p.m.Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in the W.W. Rix Funeral Chapel. His family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m., until service time. Reverend John Rogers will officiate and burial will follow in the City of Lubbock Cemetery.

Rachel Noland
Services for Rachel Clareen Noland, 71, of Lubbock, will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2008, in Sanders Memorial Chapel with the Reverend Tim Winn officiating. Interment will follow at the Dickens Cemetery under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

Jimmie Beatrice Wright
Graveside services for Jimmie Beatrice Wright, 84, of Anton will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at Peaceful Gardens Memorial Park. A visitation will be held Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Franklin-Bartley Funeral Home.

Frank Beniefield
Frank William Beniefield of Lubbock went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 16, 2008 at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 8 days. He was born Oct. 8, 1926 in Blue Grove, Texas to the late John Wesley and Mabel (Davidson) Beniefield. He married Elda Pauline Hutton April 16, 1945 in Lubbock. He was a mechanic and machine worker.

Sue Adams
Services for Sue Adams, 65, of Lubbock, will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 17, 2008, in Englunds Chapel, with burial following in Wilson's Green Memorial Cemetery, under the direction of Englunds Funeral Service of Slaton.

Hazel Earwood
Funeral services for our beloved Hazel Laverne Frances Virginia McCown - Earwood, longtime Lubbock resident will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 at 11a.m. The services will be held at Rix Funeral Home, 1901 Broadway Lubbock, Texas. The viewing will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2008 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Donnie Blackmon Lewis
Donnie Blackmon Lewis, 60, of Lubbock died Saturday at her home. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in the Franklin-Bartley Chapel, burial will follow in the Meadow Cemetery. Her family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Donnie was born August 14, 1948 to Donald and Ida (Wilson) Blackmon. She was a graduate of Ropesville High School, and she attended South Plains College, and University of Texas. She married Bill Lewis October 21, 1986, in Lovington, N.M. She was a member of St. Luke's Methodist Church, and was a retired bookkeeper.

Rallo Henry
A visitation for Rallo Henry, 77, of Lubbock, will be held from 6:30 - 8 p.m. today, March 19, 2008 at Resthaven Funeral Home. Private interment services are under the direction of Resthaven.

Donald M. Hess
Donald M. Hess, 86, of Lubbock, and Louisville, Ken., died on March 15, 2008. Memorial services will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2008 in the Bowman Chapel of the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Keith Wiseman officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Sanders Funeral Home.

Jamie Vasquez
Jamie Vasquez, beloved mother, aunt, wife, and friend went to be with the lord on Tuesday, March 11th 2008, at the age of 36. Jamie was born March 19th, 1971 in Wichita Falls, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents Linda and Johnny Gies Sr.

Johnny Anthony Hooper-Jones
Johnny Anthony Hooper-Jones, 34, died Saturday, March 15, 2008, at a Lubbock hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the First Baptist Church, with Reverends James Brigham and Jessie Hooper, officiating. Burial will be in Hamlin Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.

Robert Lee Kelley
Robert Lee Kelley, 76, of Lubbock, passed away at Covenant Medical Center, Wednesday, March 12, 2008. He was born July 15, 1931 to William and Bertha Kelley in Waco; the family moved to West Texas and resided in Muleshoe, Texas where he attended school. He is preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one grandson and three nieces. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Roberta; three daughters, Mae Brown, Erma Kelley and Robbie Brewer; one brother, William Kelley, Jr.; three sisters, Mary Holmes (Jr.), Bernice Kilgore (Hobert, Sr.), and Bertha Dever; four grandchildren, Avery Brown, Ricky Hill, Angela Karl and Natsha Haulman; nine great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces/nephews, brother/sisters-in-law, loved ones and friends.

Lenice Evelyn Kilpatrick
Lenice Evelyn Kilpatrick of Seagraves was born February 20, 1913 in Colbert County Alabama to James Houston and Mary Ellen Yocom. She departed this life, March 16, 2008 at the age of 95 years.

With dramatic putt to win, Tiger Woods stays perfect
ORLANDO, Fla. - Tiger Woods studied his 25-foot birdie putt from every angle, convincing himself he could make it to win the Arnold Palmer Invitational because he had a similar putt in the same situation seven years ago at Bay Hill.

Merrell's eagle helps Tech men finish in sixth place
GREENSBORO, Ga. - Garrett Merrell recorded an eagle on No. 2 - his 11th hole of the day - to help the junior finish at 2-under-par on Sunday as the Texas Tech men's golf team took sixth place at the Linger Longer Invitational.